How much does a pre-purchase car inspection cost in Australia?
A mobile mechanic's pre-purchase inspection in Australia costs about A$195–$299, and a motoring club's up to A$450. Credov is a check of the car you do yourself on your phone, from A$29.90.
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| RedBook Inspect | A$199, A$299 or A$599, plus age surcharges | A mobile mechanic, fault codes and a road test (RedBook Inspect). |
| RACV | A$350–$450 | A full mechanic's inspection. |
| Mobile mechanics | A$195–$299 | An inspection where the car is. Quality varies. |
| PPSR search | A$2 | Whether money is owed on the car (official register). History reports are about A$40. |
| Credov | A$29.90 Quick, A$39.90 Deep | A checklist for the exact car with its known faults, done by you, and a report with repair prices in A$. |
Do it in this order
- Run a PPSR search: it costs A$2 and tells you if the car has money owing or is listed stolen or written off.
- Check the car yourself with Credov to rule out the bad ones.
- For the one you are about to buy, if it is expensive, add a mechanic's inspection.
Questions
How much does a PPSR check cost?
A$2 on the official PPSR website for a search by VIN.